2018 Chevrolet Traverse Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.

20172019
Complaints
639
per 10K Sold
43.7
US Sales
146,264
Crashes
14
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2018 Chevrolet Traverse Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1171 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:112,694 mi
Crash-related:1
#292 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:21,172 mi
Crash-related:1
#376 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:26,618 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.

Transmission / Drivetrain
171
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
112,694
Electrical Faults
92
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
21,172
Engine Problems
76
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
26,618
Brakes
36
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
37,658
Fuel System
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,381
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,825
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,990
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,186
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,618
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
92,696
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,958
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,350
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
13,460
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,206
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,800
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Parking Assist:Sensors
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Traverse

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~194,213 vehicles.

21V246000Air Bags:critical Fasteners
~108 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

20V668000Automatic Transmission
~194,105 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

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2018 Chevrolet Traverse — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has 639 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 171 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (171 complaints, avg 112,694 mi); Electrical Faults (92 complaints, avg 21,172 mi); Engine Problems (76 complaints, avg 26,618 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 55,877 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse include 14 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 194,213 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Traverse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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